*IMPORTANT: We are doing a slow reopening and will start taking new appointments for June 1st and beyond.

Our priority is to protect and visitors and any volunteers, so we are following the guidelines of NYS and the CDC:

1. Everyone must practice Social Distancing (of at least six feet) and wear a mask or cloth face-covering to cover nose and mouth in areas where six feet of social distance cannot be maintained. Our Treks and Tours are all PRIVATE, so you will not be exposed to anyone other than your group.

2. Visits limited to 10 people or less.

3. We have hand sanitizers in or outside all the barns and a garage bathroom where you can wash your hands. We will have masks on hand in case you need one.

4. If you have been in close contact in the past 14 days with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who has or had symptoms of COVID-19, we ask that you do not visit us at this time.

We are now offering Virtual Farm Tours and Cameos (look under the Services Page)!

*If you received Gift Certificates (or booked) prior to 2020, you will get the 2019 rates.

TOUR ON A WORKING FARM (generally held between 11 am and 5 pm, pleasant weather conditions are best): Come and visit approximately 58 llamas on a working farm, they are very gentle and easy to love. We will give you basic information on the many uses and care of llamas. The tours are private, so you will not be in a large group. You will have a personal hands-on experience as we bring out a llama for you to pet, brush, feed and walk. We will bring you in all the barns, so you can see and interact with the animals, including taking photographs. Selfies are encouraged. The tour will last about 1 hour, but, you are welcome to stay longer and visit with the animals afterwards. $12.00 per person. $10 for Veterans. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE (10 or more) $9 for adults, $7 Veterans and children 15 and under. If you have any questions or concerns, please email to info@dakotaridgefarm.com

LLAMA SHEARING: (Generally held between 11 am and 5 pm in the month of May only.) If you would like to have a "working" experience for a couple of hours to shear a llama or two, we welcome you. You can assist with shearing and we will teach you to shear as well. You will love working with these wonderful creatures, and we will let you take a small bag of wool home with you. $60.00 per person. $55.00 for Veterans. Please email if you have any questions or concerns to info@dakotaridgefarm.com

*If you received Gift Certificates (or booked) prior to 2020, you will get the 2019 rates.

TREKS WITH A LLAMA (Generally held between 11 am and 5 pm, pleasant weather conditions are best). Treks available Spring (April/May/June) and Fall (September/October/November) only. Enjoy our guided woodland trails as you lead your “own” llama. The treks are PRIVATE, so you will not be in a large group. Please wear comfortable shoes or boots (no open-toed shoes), especially if we have had rain, it could be muddy in spots. You may want to bring bug spray, a rain coat, and bottled water. The hike is usually at a slow, easy pace and lasts approximately one hour. There are 2 steep hills on the trail. Photos and selfies are encouraged. $35.00 for adults, $30 for Veterans, and $25.00 for children 15 years and under. *OR*If you like, we invite you to bring lunch and use the picnic tables on the trail. The llamas will carry everything for you. Due to the extra time for the hike, the cost is $45.00 for adults, $40 for Veterans, and $35.00 for children 15 years and under.Children must be 8 years old to lead a llama (or they can share with an adult). If you have any questions or concerns, please email to info@dakotaridgefarm.com

General Information: Our farm accepts cash/check/credit cards through Square. We have a gift shop with llama related items (t-shirts, llama plush toys, clothing, yarn) if you would like to take a peek. You can park near the airplane and barns. Feel free to pick a spot anywhere, as long as other vehicles can get by you. We have a circular driveway, so if you miss the first one, come on in the second one. Thank you!

About Dakota Ridge Farm

Dakota Ridge Farm was established in 1990 when we obtained our first llama, Dakota, as a wedding present from Gary to Katrina. Since then, many more of these regal, magical and mystical creatures have arrived.